Conveying
How to Choose a Vacuum Pump for Resin Conveying
September 15, 2020 | Nick Paradiso
Today, there are four major types of vacuum pumps available for resin conveying, as well as a number of important…
Blending
6 Control Features You’ll Find on the Best Gravimetric Blenders
August 12, 2020 | Alan Landers
Featuring the most advanced controls available in the industry, Conair TrueBlend® gravimetric blenders represent a dramatic step forward in ease…
Downstream Extrusion
This is How You Can Overcome Fly Cutting Challenges for Extrusion
July 14, 2020 | Ernie Preiato
Fly-knife cutting, or “fly cutting,” is a fast, effective, and widely-used method for cutting smaller, softer extruded tubing and profiles….
General
How to Ramp Up Medical-Grade Plastics Production for Increased Demand
June 8, 2020 | Chris Weinrich
Coping with the sudden pandemic threat of COVID-19 has turned much of the business world on its head, causing enormous…
Drying
How to Be Sure Your Dryers Run Optimally in the Summer
May 15, 2020 | A.J. Zambanini
Summer: Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and scrap rates are up! It’s not just you; summer months can bring…
Size Reduction
Plastic Size Reduction FAQs
April 21, 2020 | Dave Miller
There’s an old saying: “The older I get, the less I know for certain.” After 35 years of answering questions…
Aftermarket
Why You Need Precision Maintenance and How to Get Started
March 10, 2020 | Jay Kriner
Have you ever stopped in at one of the many “10-minute” or “quick” oil change locations? If so, you’ve heard…
Aftermarket
“Passive” vs “active” equipment alarms: Know the difference, save 100X in costs!
November 4, 2019 | Jay Kriner
Recently, our service team learned of a major equipment breakdown that ended up costing a processor a lot of money….
Downstream Extrusion
What are the three primary types of sizing tooling for extruded tube and pipe?
October 21, 2019 | Ernie Preiato
Sizing comprises the tooling and techniques that are used to manage the controlled shrinkage of an extruded tube or pipe…
Drying
Resin Dryers: What do they do, and how do they work? The basics
October 14, 2019 | A.J. Zambanini
If you know anything about plastics processing, you know that it begins with resin pellets. There are many different types…